Chevy Silverado

In 1930 the term "Silverado" was a term used only to label the elevated level trim for the Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks.  The Chevrolet C|K pickup trucks were labeled in this manner from 1975 through 1999. "C/K" as label was used through 1999. "C" trucks had rear-wheel drive while "K" models had four-wheel drive. Chevrolet and GMC disbanded the "C" and "K" indicators in 1999. 

The Chevrolet Silverado has been manufactured in the same style for its entire history. There is no reason to change what American truck buyers have proven is a traditional favorite.  The Silverado today is sold as a truck that commands respect due to its design and function. The payload it’s able to handle is matched by few other trucks on the road.  Since its birth, the Chevy Silverado has modified only the trim and options that come with the advancement of automotive engineering.  The first models sold made available options in the engine and equipment. In 1999 the redesign boasted different grilles and interior trim. The Chevy Silverado has kept its solid design close to its roots, and made changes only to give the truck buyer new technology available on the market. 

Chevrolet Silverado is manufactured as light-duty trucks and utilize the 1500 nomenclature. The Silverado is available in three cab lengths.  These models are 2-door short cab, 3 or 4-door extended cab, and front-hinged 4-door crew cab. There are also the same number of cargo beds optional to the public, including a 69.2 in (1757.7 mm) short box, 78.7 in (1999 mm) standard box, and a 97.6 in (2479 mm) long box. The truck buyer can only purchase the short box with the extended or crew cab.

The 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 was forged into the 2001 Heavy Duty models, rated at 300 hp (224 kW) in this version of this engine. The Z71 model received an optional lighter box.  The Silverado also made available a suspension package for towing which was not previously an option. The truck buyers could now get more muscle in a model many buy every time they need a new vehicle.  In 2003 GM redesigned the Silverado by sporting a new front end, and a modified rear end as well.

The Silverado HD version is a heavy-duty light truck for those who want to pull more without the extra size. It is a strengthened variant of the Silverado that flew out of showrooms when made available to the public. As this gained popularity, The Silverado later came in the 1500HD, 2500HD, and 3500 models. The 1500HD, introduced in 2001, offers a Vortec 6000 V8 with 300 hp (224 kW) at 5200 rpm and 360 lb·ft (488 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm with a Hydra-Matic 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. The facts speak for themselves.  The new Chevy Silverado can stand up to any task.  It’s been the same since Chevrolet introduced the Silverado.